UK PM Starmer to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference on 9 October, 2025 in Mumbai, India
Reuters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, where world leaders are due to sign a U.S.-mediated agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, his office announced on Saturday.

The initial stage of the plan, scheduled to begin by Monday, will involve the release of hostages and Palestinian detainees, a development the British government has described as a “historic turning point” after two years of fighting.

Starmer will pay tribute to U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as to the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye in facilitating the accord, according to Downing Street.

He is also expected to urge continued international cooperation to advance the next phase of the process, which includes deploying a ceasefire monitoring mission and establishing transitional governance in Gaza.

The prime minister will reaffirm Britain’s “unwavering support” in helping to secure the ceasefire and ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

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